Macon Telegraph: Breaking News http://www.macon.com/149/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2008 Macon Telegraph Breaking News 60 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:54:12 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com <b>Events calendar:</b> What's happening this weekend http://www.macon.com/149/story/391769.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/391769.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:08 EDT Macon man accused of car jacking, attempting to steal gun arrested http://www.macon.com/149/story/395901.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395901.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:58 EDT A Macon man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly carjacking a truck at Waterville Road underneath the Eisenhower Parkway Extension, according to Macon police. Gunman fires at Macon house http://www.macon.com/149/story/395902.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395902.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:58 EDT A Monroe Avenue woman awoke to the sound of gunshots and breaking glass at about 1 a.m. today as a result of an apparent drive-by shooting, according to a Macon police report. UPDATE: Macon police raid yields drugs, guns, five arrest http://www.macon.com/149/story/395814.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395814.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28 EDT Macon police this afternoon announced a gang-related drug raid this morning in west Macon. Police officer shot, injured after robbery http://www.macon.com/149/story/395202.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395202.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:23 EDT Police say a man turned in by his father was arrested and charged with shooting a restaurant manager in the head during a robbery and then shooting a Clayton County police officer in the wrist. Chick-fil-A offers free food for a year to first 100 customers at new Macon location http://www.macon.com/149/story/395612.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395612.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:43 EDT You've probably seen the Chick-fil-A ads. A cow standing on another cow's back shakily scrolling, "EAT MORE CHIKIN." Restrained inmate dies in Houston County jail http://www.macon.com/149/story/395536.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395536.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:57 EDT A 22-year-old inmate in the Houston County Jail died early this morning while confined in a restraining chair, Sheriff Cullen Talton said. WR Little Leaguers to be honored on ESPN http://www.macon.com/149/story/395476.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395476.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:54 EDT It is the hit that keeps on giving. UGA's Lemon, a Macon native, charged with battery http://www.macon.com/149/story/395372.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395372.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:12 EDT Macon's Michael Lemon, a sophomore defensive end at Georgia, was arrested Thursday on a felony charge stemming from an incident that allegedly left another man with a blowout fracture below his left eye. Macon ties record low second night in a row http://www.macon.com/149/story/395286.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395286.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:12 EDT Macon tied the record low temperature for July 3 overnight with a low of 64 degrees. It was the second day in a row of tying the record low; yesterday's low was 58 degrees. Both records were set in 1937, said Sean Ryan, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. Wednesday's top stories on macon.com http://www.macon.com/149/story/395281.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395281.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:05 EDT Ga. DNR urging boater caution over holiday weekend http://www.macon.com/149/story/395108.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/395108.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:00 EDT Rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be out in force over the holiday weekend, patrolling coastal and inland waters for those operating watercraft either recklessly or under the influence. <b>Events calendar:</b> What's happening today http://www.macon.com/149/story/391768.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/391768.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:06 EDT Georgia football player Lemon charged with felony http://www.macon.com/149/story/394934.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394934.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:55 EDT Michael Lemon, a University of Georgia football player from M acon, has been charged with a felony stemming from a fight last weekend that injured another Georgia student, police said. Macon council approves 2009 spending plan http://www.macon.com/149/story/394865.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394865.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:23 EDT Macon City Council on today approved a $124.8 million spending plan for the new fiscal year - two days into the 2009 budget cycle. Jones County accident leaves two sisters with serious injuries http://www.macon.com/149/story/394665.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394665.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:01 EDT Two Gray sisters suffered serious injuries in a car accident earlier today near Ga. 49 in Jones County. Man accused of driving drunk drives car into hotel pool http://www.macon.com/149/story/394623.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394623.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:40 EDT A Byron man is behind bars after authorities said he ran a stop sign and drove through a concrete wall and into the swimming pool at the Hampton Inn on Eisenhower Parkway. Police issue traffic, parking advisories for Independence Day celebration in Warner Robins http://www.macon.com/149/story/394622.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394622.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:47 EDT Police have issued a traffic and parking advisory for the 25th annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Family held at gunpoint during home invasion; purse, rifle, car stolen http://www.macon.com/149/story/394544.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394544.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:55 EDT Two men, a woman and a 13-month-old were forced to the floor at gunpoint Tuesday night in a home invasion on Linwood Drive, according to Macon police. Ga. judge could hold full hearing on prosecutor in Nichols' case http://www.macon.com/149/story/394540.html http://www.macon.com/149/story/394540.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:55 EDT A judge today said he is "very likely" to order a full hearing be held that would address whether the lead prosecutor on accused courthouse shooter Brian Nichols' rape case engaged in criminal activity.